Kobakhidze: Georgia "follows a peaceful and pragmatic vision"

Georgia's main priority is to become an EU member state. This was stated by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze during a speech on the sidelines of the 4th Antalya Diplomatic Forum.

He noted that "there are certain challenges on this path," but at the same time expressed hope that "with the restoration of peace in the country and the region, integration will be carried out more intensively." Kobakhidze also recalled that about 20% of Georgia's territory is occupied by the Russian Federation, but even under these conditions, his country "follows a peaceful and pragmatic vision."

"We do not have diplomatic relations with the Russian Federation, but at the same time we are pursuing an intensive economic policy and have a trade partnership. This is also part of our vision," the Prime Minister explained.

Kobakhidze stressed that Georgia has always played a positive role in establishing peace in the South Caucasus and all neighboring countries appreciate this. In addition, Tbilisi has signed a whole package of free trade agreements with approximately 50 countries and regions, including the EU, the CIS, the UAE and China.

Последние новости
Moscow expressed interest in joining the South Caucasus TRIPP route. Armenia had previously rejected Russia's participation
Politics
Moscow expressed interest in joining the South Caucasus TRIPP route. Armenia had previously rejected Russia's participation
30 January 2026

Russia has stated its readiness to consider joining the TRIPP project (the transport corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan). Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova announced at a briefing that Moscow is interested in participating and is prepared to offer Russian Railways' expertise for the project's implementation.
In Kabardino-Balkaria, two soldiers were sentenced to five years for evading military service
Society
In Kabardino-Balkaria, two soldiers were sentenced to five years for evading military service
30 January 2026

A military court in Nalchik found Rinat Kurmanaev and Zalim Bekov guilty of leaving their unit without leave during mobilization and sentenced each to five years in prison.
Moscow again warned Armenia about the risks of integration with Europe
Politics
Moscow again warned Armenia about the risks of integration with Europe
30 January 2026

The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed concern over Armenia's rapprochement with the European Union. In an interview with TASS, Vladislav Maslennikov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of European Problems, stated that this could negatively impact relations with Russia and integration processes in the post-Soviet space.
Kazakhstan intends to return a Chechen refugee to Russia despite human rights activists' concerns
Human rights
Kazakhstan intends to return a Chechen refugee to Russia despite human rights activists' concerns
30 January 2026

The Kazakh Prosecutor General's Office has approved the extradition of Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev to Russia, despite the risk of torture in his home country. This was announced by human rights activist Murat Adam, who noted that the deportation decision must be implemented within 30 days.